Perched on a small plateau below Little Black Peak, Ribnica Lodge holds the title of the highest mountain lodge in the entire Pohorje range. It's a rewarding destination for anyone chasing wide views over the rolling hills of northeastern Slovenia.

The surrounding landscape is classic Pohorje - gentle ridges, quiet forests and open plateaus that make for relaxed year-round hiking. In winter the area comes alive with a small ski resort featuring three surface lifts, while summer visitors enjoy peaceful trails and cool mountain air. The lodge stays open all year, making it a reliable stop whatever the season.

• Grmovšek Lodge (Grmovškov dom) — about 1½ hours on foot
• Pesek Lodge (Koča na Pesku) — about 3¼ hours, via the Lovrenc Lakes
• Ribnica na Pohorju — walking trail, about 2 hours
• Planja Hotel — about 3 hours, via the Lovrenc Lakes
• Ribnica na Pohorju — by road, about 3 hours on foot or accessible by car

• Elevation: 1,505 m
• Open all year round
• Accessible by car from Ribnica na Pohorju
• Small ski resort nearby with three surface lifts

The original lodge, built by Maribor merchant Josip Hutter, was burned down by Partisan fighters in 1942; the lodge standing today was reopened by hikers in 1949.